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FALL 2008
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF OREGON
Serving the business needs of engineering companies in Oregon and Clark County, Washington
for more than 50 years. NE
WS
Alison DavisExecutive Director
Merideth WebberExecutive Assistant
www.acecOregon.org
Member of the American Council of Engineering Companies
Washington, D.C.
ACEC OREGON REMAINS BUSY DURING SUMMER WITH LEGISLATIVE B’FASTS Never a dull moment at ACEC Oregon! Even during the “dog” days of summer, ACEC Oregon was busy reaching out to legislators and candidates. The breakfasts help renew and strengthen relationships in preparation for the upcoming 2009 legislative session.
Four legislative breakfasts were held:
July 16 - Rep. Bruce Hanna (R-Roseburg), hosted by Black & Veatch
July 30 - Sen. Kurt Schrader (D-Canby), hosted by David Evans and Associates, Inc.
August 19 - Sen. Ben Westlund (D-Tumalo), hosted by Black & Veatch
September 16 - Sen. Peter Courtney (D-Salem), hosted by HDR in Salem
Pictured above are, from left: Alison Davis, ACEC Oregon executive director; Senator Kurt Schrader; Ken Wightman, David Evans and Associates; and ACEC Oregon lobbyist Marshall Coba, Coba Company.
Thank you to David Evans and Associ-ates for hosting this legislative event!
Pictured below are: Wayne Gresh, Black & Veatch; Senator (and candidate for State Treasurer) Ben Westlund (center); and ACEC Ore-gon President Gregg Scholz, R&W
Engineering, Inc. Thank you to Black & Veatch for hosting this event!
Pictured at left are Senator Peter Courtney and Zak Toledo, HDR. Thank you to HDR for hosting this legislative breakfast in Salem!
Thank you to CH2M Hill, Inc. for their contribution to the ACEC Oregon PAC, received July 25, 2008.
Thank you, CH2M Hill!
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FROM THE PRESIDENTby Gregg Scholz, P.E.
Fall 2008 is here and ACEC Oregon has great plans for the next year. I am hon-ored to be your Presi-dent this year and I look forward to work-ing with the board and continuing the outreach and building
efforts of previous ACEC presidents. Last Spring, ACEC Oregon con-ducted a survey of our members and the results have been tabulated. You can see the results on our web site at www.acecoregon.org. The Board will be going through those results in detail at our October board meeting and hope to use these results to improve our plans for the 2008-2009 year. Our Fall season started with a joint conference with ACEC Washington, held in Tucson, Arizona. A jeep ride in the desert for dinner on Friday night, golf, horseback riding, hiking in the Arizona sunshine, and a roundtable forum were highlights of the conference this year. The roundtable discussions offered the op-portunity to learn and share business practices among our peers in Oregon and Washington.
Thanks to all who have supported our state and National PAC. For the fi rst time ever we achieved our Oregon goal for the National ACEC PAC. Our PAC champion, Jack Beemer, David Evans and Associates, did a great job of get-ting the word spread about the value of joining the PAC Club. For a small donation to the PAC you can join the club and learn the secret handshake. Our Legislative Committee has been busy preparing for the upcom-ing session and meeting many of the local candidates. 2009 looks to be a busy year in Salem as we track several measures that will help the engineering community. Transportation funding is a key issue that we are watching closely along with Headwaters to Oregon,
health care, and QBS. Be sure to check out the new web site that has been a work-in-progress now for several months. The improved layout and design makes fi nding the organization news and information much easier. The Job Board, including a link to the National ACEC Job Board should be completed soon. Thank you for your involvement in our organization. I look forward to a great year for ACEC Oregon.
ACEC Oregon Earns PAC Award for Reaching National PAC GoalThanks to you, and the efforts ACEC Na-tional PAC champion and past president, Jack Beemer, David Evans and Associates, we reached our ACEC National PAC goal—for the fi rst time ever! Thank you to the follow-ing individuals who contributed (donations made January 1 through October 24, 2008):
Names in red indicate MILLENNIUM CLUB members (those contributing $1,000 or more): BEEMER, JACK (David Evans and Associates)EVANS, DAVID (David Evans and Associates) THOMOPULOS, GREGS (Stanley Consultants)WIGHTMAN, KEN (David Evans and Associates)
Anderson, Steve (Anderson Consulting Srvcs.)Ausland, Greg (OBEC Consulting Engineers)Austin, Stan (Miller Nash) Barkouli, Al (David Evans and Associates)Blackwood, Tim (Pacifi c Geotechnical, LLC)Bowers, Troy (Murray, Smith & Associates)Butorac, Marc (Kittelson & Associates, Inc.)Carlson, June (Parsons Brinckerhoff) Carnahan, Jim (David Evans and Associates)Carson, Bob (Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.)Coba, Marshall (ACEC Oregon)Davis, Alison (ACEC Oregon)Driscoll, David (GRI) Ferguson, John (T.Y. Lin International)Gehlen, Joe (Kramer-Gehlen & Associates)
Hakanson, Guy (OBEC Consulting Engineers)Hardin, Dwight (GRI)Harley, Gayle (OBEC Consulting Engineers)Helton, Jim (Murray, Smith & Associates)Heslin, Gerry (Cornforth Consultants, Inc.)Humber, David (MGH Associates, Inc.) Kelsay, Stan (GRI)Landau, Greg (Pacifi c Geotechnical, LLC)Lane, Jerry (OBEC Consulting Engineers)Lyman, Jay (David Evans and Associates)Maré, André (Pacifi c Geotechnical, LLC)McKnight, Robin (Parsons Brinckerhoff) Meyer, Mike (Cornforth Consultants, Inc.) Miller, Ray (Raymond T. Miller, P.E., S.E., FACEC)Nickels, Bill (Foundation Engineering, Inc.) Pereira, Devon (OBEC Consulting Engineers)Peterson, Gary (Shannon & Wilson, Inc.)Quevedo, Ermel (Cornforth Consultants, Inc.)Rayor, Gary (OBEC Consulting Engineers)Reeder, Harry (HCR Engr LLC)Reimann, Jon (WRG Design, Inc.) Reynolds, Mike (David Evans and Associates) Schmid, Mike (KPFF Consulting Engineers)Scholz, Gregg (R & W Engineering, Inc.)Sears, Mel (Parametrix, Inc.)Smith, Phil (Murray, Smith & Associates)Stoneman, Ken (David Evans and Associates)Thelin, Kevin (Murray, Smith & Associates)Van Sickel, Kay (Otak, Inc.)Vessely, Andy (Cornforth Consultants, Inc.)
Gregg ScholzR&W Engineering
PRESIDENT’S VIEW ON THE WAY TO THE TOP: View of Pusch Peak from hiking the Linda Vista trailhead, located just behind the Hilton El Con-quistador property in Tucson. Scholz measured 2700 vertical feet in 2.7 miles. He later re-marked that it was “like climbing a ladder.”
Wallace, Scott (Kleinfelder, Inc.)Willis, John (CH2M HIll)Wirfs, Mark (R & W Engineering, Inc.)Wylder, Lyn (David Evans and Associates)*more names to add once forms are processed
For more information on giving to PACs, there’s a great article, “Why You Should Support Your PAC.” Go to http://www.acecoregon.org/documents/Why_You_Should_Support_your_PAC.pdf.
ACEC Chairman John Hennessy III (center) presents a National PAC Award to ACEC Oregon Executive Director Alison Davis, and ACEC National Director, Ken Wightman, at the national fall conference in Montreal.
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The ACEC Oregon Board of Directors is pleased to announce the following new member fi rm. Please welcome...
Fire Protection Consulting, 3115 NW 132nd Place, Portland 97229, phone (503) 351-8717, www.FireProtectionConsulting.net. Principal is David Gessert, P.E. The fi rm provides services for all aspects of fi re protection engineering. Services include fi re hazard analysis of new and existing structures, specifi cation writing for water-based and non-water-based fi re suppression systems, and fi re alarm systems. The fi rm is a certifi ed small business.
Cornforth Consultants, Inc. and its division, Landslide Technology, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Cornforth Consultants is a geotechnical fi rm specializing in dams, seismic studies, landslides, rock mechanics and complex geotechnical studies. Landslide Technology specializes in landslide and rock slope evaluation and remediation.
Smith Monroe Gray Engineers Inc. has a new address. As of October 1, they are now located at 8625 SW Cascade Avenue, Suite 600, Beaverton 97008. Phone and fax remain the same.
W. Brown Engineering, Inc., Structural Engineering, has a new address. They are now located at 7506 SW Crystal Springs Road, Portland 97206.
AMONG OURSELVES... Dr. Derek Cornforth, founder and former president of Cornforth Consultants, Inc. and its Landslide Technology division, received the Burwell Award during the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America in Houston in early October. The award is given “in recognition of outstanding contributions to the interdisciplinary fi eld
of engineering geology” and for his 2005 textbook Landslides in Practice. The book has generated worldwide sales of about 2,000 copies to date and is in use by graduate classes in engineering as well as by practitioners in these fi elds. A group
of professors in China is presently translating the book into Chinese.
Kittelson & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce a new offi ce in central Oregon. The offi ce opened in August and is located at 345 SW Upper Terrace Drive, Suite 101, Bend, OR 97702. Phone is (541) 312-8300. Offi ce managers are Joe Bessman and Scott Beaird.
WHPacifi c’s Bend offi ce has moved. Their new address is 123 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR 97702. All phone and fax numbers remain the same. WHPacifi c has promoted Ed Chamberland to Operations Manager of their Salem offi ce. Chamberland is a professional civil engineer with more than 17 years of experience managing transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Willamette Valley and Pacifi c Northwest. WHPacifi c has hired John Osborn as Director of Transportation for its Portland offi ce. Osborn previously
spent two years as co-director of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Columbia River Crossing project.
Pictured at left are ACEC Oregon President-Elect Gayle Harley, OBEC Consulting Engineers; Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon) (center); and Greg Ausland, OBEC Consulting Engi-neers. On ACEC Oregon’s behalf, they recently met with DeFazio in Eugene. Harley reported the Congressman was “very gracious” and appreciative. They spoke of a number of issues, but transporta-tion funding remained the focus. DeFazio serves on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. He has received several PAC donations from the ACEC National PAC.
CORNFORTH CONSULTANTS, INC. CELEBRATES THEIR 25th ANNIVERSARY: Pictured are, seated (from left to right): Nicole Smith, Melinda Wegner, Derek Cornforth, Diane Phelan, and Carole Schmidt. Standing (from left to right) are: George Machan, Chris Carpenter, Ermel Quevedo, Jim Griffi ths, John Sager, Mike Meyer, Larry Pierson, Adam Koslofsky, Randy Hill, Brent Black, Thomas Westover, Gerry Heslin, Darren Beckstrand, Andy Vessely, Kenji Yamasaki, Charlie Hammond, and David Paiko.
Howland married Ruth Meisenhelder of York, Pa., in 1941. He is survived by his wife; four children; fi ve grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. The family suggests remembrances be made to the Madison Avenue Task Force of Corvallis, the First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis, or the James C. Howland Endowed Scholarship Fund at Linfi eld College in McMinnville.
L. Radley Squier, Founder of Squier Associates, Inc. diesLyman Radley Squier of Lake Oswego, founder and past president of Squier Associ-ates, Inc., died October 20 of a brain tumor at age 75. Squier was also a past president of ACEC Oregon from 1982-83. A memorial service will be held October 30 in Lake Grove Presbyterian Church.
Radley Squier was born May 6, 1933, in Alton, Illinois. He graduated from Rutgers University and received a master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Illinois. He served in the Navy and in 1966 moved to Lake Oswego. He was a consulting geotechnical engineer at Squier As-sociates, the fi rm he founded in 1971. The fi rm merged with the larger, San Diego-based Kleinfelder, Inc. in 2003, creating a new company called Squier/Kleinfelder. In 1957, he married Jean Nemeth. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Shana Alles; son, David; and one grandchild. Remembrances to the National Brain Tumor Foundation.
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IN MEMORIAMJim Howland, Co-founder of CH2M Hill diesJames C. Howland, co-founder of CH2M Hill and an ACEC Oregon past president (1965-66), passed away August 28 at his Corvallis home. He died due to complications from Lou Gehrig’s disease, commonly known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. He was 92. A native of Oregon City, he graduated
from Oregon City High School, Oregon State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He held a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering. Howland served in the South Pacifi c with the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he returned to Oregon and in 1946 joined with fellow Oregon State University engineerng graduates Holly Cornell (ACEC Oregon past president 1958-59), and Burke Hayes, and partnered with their former professor Fred Merryfi eld to form Cornell, Howland, Hayes and Merryfi eld, now known by their initials, CH2M. Today, CH2M Hill is one of the largest engineering fi rms in the world. He was active in many civic organizations and enjoyed tennis, jogging, hiking, sailing and silk screen printing. His interests included public art, bridges and municipal betterment. Howland and his wife Ruth formerly owned the Pegusus Gallery in Corvallis.
MORE AMONG OURSELVES...
R & W Engineering, Inc. is the fi rst fi rm in ACEC Oregon his-tory to have produced three presidents. Pictured above during Networking Day activities are, from left, Harry C. Reeder (past president 1985-86), Gregg Scholz (current president) and Mark C. Wirfs (past president 1994-95). Reeder is the “R” in R & W and Wirfs is the “W.” Way to go, R & W!
ACEC Nat’l Executive CommitteeACEC Oregon National Director and Past President (2005-06), Ken Wightman, David Evans and Associates, Inc. has been named as an offi cer nominee to the ACEC National Executive Committee, also known as “ExComm.” Wightman will become an offi cer-elect
when the National Directors vote on the slate of candidates presented by the Nominating Committee in January. He will be a vice chairman at the ACEC National Convention in April 2009.
Membership Survey Results AnnouncedIn May, the board of directors launched a comprehensive membership survey designed to help ensure that the association is heading in the right direction and meeting the needs of its members. In addition to the electronic survey, several board members conducted interviews with a number of member fi rms to further assess the needs of members. Prior to launching the survey, staff, board members and the consulting team also reviewed innovative programs developed by other ACEC member organizations and similar associations. Survey response was tremendous. For a full, four-page report of the results, go to http://www.acecoregon.org/includes/calendar/tinymce/uploaded/Membership_Survey_Results_Announced.pdf.
The following material is provided for informational purposes only. Before taking any action that could have legal or other important consequences, speak with a qualifi ed professional who can provide guidance that considers your unique circumstances.
For the full text of this article, go to http://www.acecOregon.org/documents/RM_article-aeClientExpectations08.pdf.
The majority of claims against architects and engineers have one thing in common – an upset client. Clients fi le the vast major-ity of claims against design professionals and each one of these claims involves unmet client expectations.
Managing client expectations is key to avoiding these unnec-essary confrontations, demands and claims. When clients are educated as to what to expect during the design and construction of their project and what standards a design fi rm must meet, then minor upsets can be viewed as a necessary evil of the design and build process and energy can be directed toward resolving those routine problems amicably and effectively.
Understanding the Standard of CareYour clients need to understand that all that is expected or required of you is to render your design services with the ordinary degree of skill and care that would be used by other reasonably competent practitioners of the same discipline under similar circumstances and conditions. This “standard of care” concept dates from English Common Law doctrine. It holds that the public has the right to expect that those providing services will do so in a reasonably normal, careful and prudent manner, as tested or established by the actions of one’s own peers under like circumstances. In other words, being perfect isn’t required as long as you act with due skill and care.
Watch Your LanguageSome clients may attempt to raise your standard of care by imposing contract language that requires you to perform above the prevailing norm. Such language may demand that you perform “to the highest standard of practice” or “in a non-negligent manner.”
Agreeing to such language could be construed as making a guarantee or warranty, with all the related issues of insurance and statutes of limitation. If you accept any contract language that raises your standard of care beyond that which is reasonable and customary for your profession you are dramatically increasing your risk.
Give No GuaranteesHave your legal counsel consider including a contract clause stating that you will not be required to sign any documents from any parties that would result in you having to certify, guarantee or warrant the quality of your services or the existence of any jobsite conditions whose existence you cannot ascertain. Also have your client agree not to make resolution of any dispute
Focus on risk management...NOBODY IS PERFECT: HOW TO MANAGE CLIENT EXPECTATIONS
or payment of any amount due to you contingent upon you signing any guarantee or certifi cation.
Defects in ServiceHelp your client understand that the contractor may be in the best position to fi rst spot design defects and minimize any potential damages. Consider adding contract language that requires your client to promptly report any defects or suspected defects in your services so that you may take measures to minimize the consequences of such defects.
Final ContingencyTo make sure any imperfections can be corrected, attempt to add a contingency fund provision to your contract. This provision should have the client recognize that the fi nal design and construction cost may exceed the estimated cost.
It’s the LawRegardless of what your client may think or expect, perfection is impossible to attain. Your best approach, therefore, is to ensure that your client has realistic expectations of you and your services. Communicate early and often with your client stressing that perfection is unattainable at any price, and errors and omissions are common parts of the design and construction process.
Can We Be of Assistance?We may be able to help you by providing referrals to consultants, and by providing guidance relative to insurance issues, and even to certain preventives, from construction observation through the development and application of sound human resources management policies and procedures. Please call on us for assistance. We’re a member of the Professional Liability Agents Network (PLAN). We’re here to help.__________________________________________________
This article is provided by Morgan West, Kibble & Prentice, a USI Company, a member of the ACEC Oregon Risk Management Committee.
If you or your company has a risk management topic you’d like to submit for publication, please e-mail it to Alison Davis at [email protected] for consideration. Thank you.
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NETWORKING DAY RAISES $7,600 FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND
New Board is Sworn In The 2008-2009 board of directors takes their oath of offi ce during the Networking Day dinner following the golf tournament at Langdon Farms Golf Club in June. Pictured, from left to right are: Vice President Dave Simmons, CH2M Hill; President-elect Gayle Harley, OBEC Consulting Engineers; Vice President Erik Peterson, Peterson Structural Engineers; President Gregg Scholz, R&W Engineer-ing; Secretary/Treasurer Andy Vessely, Cornforth Consultants; and Vice President Kay Van Sickel, Otak. Not pictured: Vice President Troy Bowers, Murray, Smith & Associates; Immediate Past President Mel Sears, Parametrix; and Regional Vice President Scott Wallace, Kleinfelder.
The PPI Group
Daily Journal of Commerce
Pacifi c NorthwestConsulting Engineers Health & Welfare Trust
AAI EngineeringAerotekAnderson Consulting ServicesBoart LongyearCarlson GeotechnicalCH2M HillCatena Consulting EngineersDegenkolb EngineersDavid Evans and Associates, Inc.DeWitt ConstructionGeoDesign, Inc.GRI
At Langdon Farms Golf Club in June, the joint Networking Day golf tournament, held with the American Society of Civil Engineers Younger Member Forum (ASCE YMF), attracted more than 144 golfers and raised approximately $7,600 for
Hayward Baker, Inc.Kittelson & AssociatesKPFF Consulting EngineersLandau Associates, Inc.Marvin Chorzempa & Larson, P.C.OBEC Consulting EngineersOtak, Inc.Pacifi c Geotechnical, LLCParametrix, Inc.Peterson Structural Engineers, Inc. Raymond T. Miller, P.E., S.E., FACECURETEK ICR Concrete LiftingWRG Design, Inc.
TWO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2008
their respective programs. Proceeds support each group’s scholarship fund and activities. Funds raised were from hole sponsorships and mulligan sales. Thank you to all the golfers who purchased mulligans and the following sponsors:
Thank you! Thank you!
The Education Outreach (Scholarship) Committee is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. To meet the board’s objective of having one student from each grade level on scholarship (freshman, sophomore, etc.), the board approved two recipients this year (to make up for one student that changed majors).
The committee chair, Julia Kuhn, Kittelson & Associ-ates, reports, “As usual, we had several very motivated and inspiring young people that applied. Based on our review, we propose that the Board consider offering two scholarships this year.” And the winners are:
Brad Miller from South Medford High School – he has a 4.0 GPA, signifi cant volunteer and music activities, high SAT scores, and is entering OSU as a civil engineer-ing major. He impressed the committee with his creative thinking and ambitious plans for his career.
Kyle McVay from Sprague High School in Salem – he also has great test scores, a 3.92 GPA, and has already had a summer internship at OSU for chemical engineer-ing. He plans to attend OSU and major in chemical engineering. He also is a creative thinker and has good practical experience so far.
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Thank you to all the exhibitors and sponsors for supporting the fall conference! We truly could not have done it without you!
SPONSORSACEC Business Insurance TrustDaily Journal of CommerceHRnovationsKibble & Prentice, a USI CompanyPacifi c Northwest Consulting Engineers Health & Welfare TrustThe Writing Workshop
THANK YOU, FALL CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS!
EXHIBITORSA/E SystemsACEC Retirement TrustHall & CompanyThe PPI Group
Be sure to mark your calendar now for next year’s joint fall conference September 10-12, 2009 at Salishan!
Engineering students could receive up to $10,000 in student loan forgiveness under legislation just passed by Congress. The ACEC-backed provision was included in the Higher Education Reauthorization and College Opportu-nity Act of 2008, which the president is expected to sign into law this month. In addition to extending various federal student aid programs, the Higher Education Act creates a new program to provide fi nancial incentives for professions in areas of “national need.” ACEC ensured that the bill also included engineering. When implemented, engineering students could qualify for up to $10,000 in credit against their outstanding student loan obligation following graduation. This provision was a modifi ed version of earlier leg-islation introduced by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)—the Strategic Technology/Engineering Program Act (HR 3634)—on which the Missouri lawmaker worked with ACEC to encourage more young people to pursue engi-neering careers. “We need more engineers to sustain a growing econ-omy,” said Cleaver. “Although we have more work to do, passage of this legislation is a very good fi rst step. I want to continue working with ACEC to build on what we’ve accomplished and begin to address the critical shortage of engineers and other technical professions in this country.” ACEC President Dave Raymond credited former ACEC Chairman Ed Mulcahy of TranSytems as the “in-spiration for this legislation.” Said Raymond, “This was
his idea, fi rst developed by him and members of ACEC’s College of Fellows, and we were successful in turning it into law. This is one practical response to the engineer shortage.” For more information on the new program, contact Katharine Mottley at ACEC at [email protected].
CONGRESS CLEARS ACEC’S LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ENGINEER SHORTAGE
Dwight Hardin, GRI, Past President 2006-2007, accepts his certifi cate of appreciation from ACEC Oregon Executive Director Alison Davis during Networking Day activities.
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ODOT’S LETTER OF RESPONSE TO “LESSONS LEARNED”
Last November ACEC Oregon invited fi rms that were cur-rently working with Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners on OTIA to a roundtable discussion on “lessons learned.”
Following the roundtables, ACEC Oregon met with ODOT to communicate suggested improvements. Printed here is ODOT’s reply. Full text of the letter can be found on our websitte under “ODOT News.” Or, follow the link to http://www.acecoregon.org/documents/ODOT_ltr_of_response_6-10-08.pdf.
ACEC MEMBER ID NUMBER ENTITLES YOU TO RECEIVE MANY MEMBER DISCOUNTSYour member ID number entitles your fi rm to receive discounts, such as purchases from the ACEC Bookstore (contract documents, books, etc.).
If you visit the ACEC Bookstore online at www.acec.org, there is a bright golden yellow section that reads, “ACEC Members click here to login and receive member dis-counts.”
At the login prompt, use the fi rm rep’s e-mail address and your fi rm member ID number to login. This makes you eligible for the discounted member rate.
If you have any diffi culty logging in, please contact ACEC directly via e-mail at [email protected] or by call-ing (202) 347-7474.
Learn about other ACEC member discount programs by going to http://www.acec.org/membership/discounts.cfm. ACEC member discount programs contact and discount code information can be accessed at http://www.acec.org/membership/discountcodes.cfm.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS ON UPS SHIPPINGAdditionally, ACEC Oregon members also eligible to eceive discounts on UPS shipping. As the Operations/Admin Committee chair reported at the May business dinner, “ACEC Oregon receives royalties from UPS for member fi rms using their services, that many would have used anyway. So that’s a win-win situation for members and the council.” (ACEC Oregon uses these royalties to subsidize our offi ce postage.) Call 1-800-325-7000 to sign up for UPS savings, a valuable benefi t of your association membership.
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A U T O H O M E B O AT
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—Discounts Premiums for most benefits are based on group rates (which are generally lower than the rates individuals can get on their own) or include a discount.
—Information about the various policies available through the ACEC BIT Choice Auto and Home Program can be accessed on www.acecbit.com or through a single toll-free phone number: 1-800-557-5086.
—Billing options, such as monthly automatic bank account deduction, credit card billing, and direct billing, are available.
—With multiple carriers approved, you have options; choose the policy that best protects you and your family.
—If you end your employment, you may continue your coverage. However, you may lose some discounts. Contact your carrier to discuss further.
How to Apply for CoverageYou can receive auto quotes online through www.acecbit.com. To apply for coverage, call 1-800-557-5086 to speak with a Marsh customer service representative, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.
* The group discounts are not available from all carriers and only available to those who qualify. Coverages, discounts, and billing options are subject to state availability, individual qualification, and/or the insuring company’s underwriting guidelines.MetLife Auto & Home is a brand of Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company and its affiliates: Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan General Insurance Company, Metropolitan Group Property and Casualty Insurance Company, and Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Company of Texas, all with administrative home offices in Warwick, RI. Coverage, rates, and discounts are available in most states to those who qualify. © MetLife Auto & Home. L04087823[exp0311][All States]Insurance is underwritten by The Travelers Indemnity Company or one of its property casualty affiliates, One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183. In Texas, auto insurance will be offered by Travelers MGA and underwritten by Consumers County Mutual. In NJ, auto insurance policies are underwritten by Travelers Auto Insurance Co. of New Jersey, a single state, independent subsidiary of the Travelers Indemnity Company. Coverages, discounts and billing options are subject to state availability, individual qualifications and/or the insuring company’s underwriting guidelines. ©The Travelers Companies, Inc.Safeco insurance policies are underwritten by Safeco Insurance Company of America and its affiliates, Safeco Plaza, Seattle, WA 98101. Coverages, discounts, and billing options are subject to state availability, individual qualification, and/or the insuring company’s underwriting guidelines.Coverage provided by and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. A consumer report from a consumer reporting agency and/or motor vehicle report, on all drivers listed on your policy, may be obtained where state laws and regulations allow. Marsh Affinity Group Services, a service of Seabury & Smith, receives compensation for services to provide this program. These services may include enrollments, ongoing servicing, billing, marketing, brokerage, customer administration and claim servicing and communications. Refer to www.personal-plans.com/acecautohome or call us at 1-800-557-5086 for specific details.
10American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon Fall 2008
11American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon Fall 2008
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics...
BECOME A STEM MENTOR TODAY!
2ND YEAR OF FUTURE LEADERS SERIES IS UNDERWAY!October 15 marked the kick-off of the 2008-2009 Future Leaders Certifi cation Series. The inaugural ACEC Oregon program was very successful last year and the series is back for a second year.
The Future Leaders Certifi cation Series is designed to edu-cate design professionals in management and leadership skills. This series will enhance the performance and productivity of both the attending design professional and the staffs they manage. The curriculum presents an overview of the best practices in person-nel management.
The series offers two tracks, Level 1 and Level 2, held once a month October through May 2009. The full course is good for 32 continuing professional development credits. Students attending six of the eight classes will receive a certifi cate of completion.
This year’s Future Leaders are:
LEVEL 1: Basic Supervisory SkillsAaron Burkhardt, KPFF Consulting Engineers Jennifer Coker, Kennedy/Jenks ConsultantsScott Emmens, David Evans and Associates, Inc. Stuart Finney, KPFF Consulting EngineersShon Heern, David Evans and Associates, Inc.Renee Hurtado, DKS AssociatesNathan Ingraffea, KPFF Consulting EngineersDeonne Knill, Kennedy/Jenks ConsultantsHanna Kysar, Brown & Kysar, Inc. Keith Martin, GRIStuart Myers, Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc. Corie Peterson, West Yost Associates, Inc. Shawn Rapp, KleinfelderMatt Shanahan, GRIAlan Snook, DKS Associates, Inc. Mark Swank, KleinfelderJason Thompson, KPFF Consulting EngineersGene Tupper, GRIWendy Wente, Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.
LEVEL 2: Advanced Management Profi ciencyDana Beckwith, DKS Associates Jonathon Belmont, Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.Brian Bierwagen, Parametrix, Inc.Mike Bonoff, Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.Gregg Bryden, Kennedy/Jenks ConsultantsStuart Finney, KPFF Consulting EngineersSteve Hallstrom, Brown & Kysar, Inc.Gerry Heslin, Cornforth Consultants, Inc. Mark Hynson, Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.Brian Knight, Miyamoto International, Inc.Hanna Kysar, Brown & Kysar, Inc.Brian Lee, PACE Engineers, Inc.Scott Schlechter, GRIKris Westersund, David Evans and Associates, Inc.Michael Zimmerman, GRI
If you’re studying or working in science, technology, engi-neering or mathematics, you may want to consider becom-ing a STEM mentor. Contact the STEM Mentor Project (funded by the National Science Foundation and located at the Regional Research Institute at Portland State University). The National Science Foundation (NSF) is committed to increasing the STEM careers pipeline for diverse youth, including those with disabilities. The STEM Mentor Project is an NSF funded experi-mental fi eld-test of the impact of STEM mentoring on high
school students with disabilities. Students are in grades 9 and 10, have expressed an interest in STEM careers and at-tend Portland Public Schools. Mentors and students do two activities a month for six months (March - August 2009). Training will be provided. Any costs incurred for mentors are paid as well as a $250 stipend of appreciation. Want to get involved? Have questions? Contact John Ossowski, graduate research assistant with the STEM Mentor Project at Portland State University, phone (503) 725-9637 or e-mail him at [email protected].
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF OREGONServing the business needs of engineering companies in
Oregon and Clark County, Washington for more than 50 years. 5319 SW Westgate Dr., Ste. 221, Portland, OR 97221 (503) 292-2348 www.acecOregon.org
NOVEMBER November 12 Wednesday
> Future Leaders Forum (FLF) “Breakfast with the Board” RSVP to to [email protected].
> Future Leaders Certifi cation Series (class 2 of 8) David Evans and Associates, Inc. Level 1: Business Communication Level 2: Generational Dynamics
November 13 Thursday Board of Directors Meeting R & W Engineering, Inc.
November 17 Monday Engineering Excellence Awards Phase 2 entry deadline
November 18 Tuesday Risk Management Breakfast “Your Contract: Friend or Foe?” David Evans and Associates, Inc. Watch for more info to come!
November 19 Wednesday Election Recap Dinner & Wine Auction Ernesto’s Italian Restaurant Watch for more info to come!
DECEMBER December 3 Wednesday
Engineering Excellence Judging
December 9 Tuesday Board of Directors Meeting and Reception
December 10 Wednesday Future Leaders Certifi cation Series (class 3 of 8) David Evans and Associates, Inc. Level 1: Coaching for Results Level 2: Confl ict Resolution
JANUARY 2009 January 7 Wednesday
Future Leaders Certifi cation Series (class 4 of 8) David Evans and Associates, Inc. Level 1: Orientating & Training Staff Level 2: Performance Reviews
January 14 Wednesday Engineering Excellence Awards Dinner Portland, Oregon
Mark your calendar...FEBRUARY
February 4 Wednesday Future Leaders Certifi cation Series (class 5 of 8) Residence Inn Level 1: Delegation Skills Level 2: How to Interview & Hire the Best
February 10 Tuesday Legislative Preview Breakfast “Lobbying 101: How to Talk to Your Legislator” David Evans and Associates, Inc.
February 12 Thursday Board of Directors Meeting R & W Engineering, Inc.
February 26 Thursday Government Contracting Breakfast David Evans and Associates, Inc.
MARCH March 10 Tuesday
“Day at the Capitol,” Salem
March 11 Wednesday Future Leaders Certifi cation Series (class 6 of 8) David Evans and Associates, Inc. Level 1: Business Correspondence Level 2: Speaking with Impact
March 19 Thursday Board of Directors Meeting R & W Engineering, Inc.
APRIL April 8 Wednesday
Future Leaders Certifi cation Series (class 7 of 8) David Evans and Associates, Inc. Level 1: Building Client Relationships Level 2: Leadership Development
April 9 Thursday Board of Directors Meeting R & W Engineering, Inc.
April 26-29 Sunday-Wednesday ACEC National Annual Convention Washington, D.C.
MAY May 14 Thursday
Board of Directors Meeting R & W Engineering, Inc.
May 20 Wednesday> Future Leaders Certifi cation Series (class 8 of 8) David Evans and Associates, Inc. Level 1: Client Maintenance Level 2: Leadership Transition
> May Business Dinner and Future Leaders Graduation
JUNE June 11 Thursday
Board of Directors Meeting R & W Engineering, Inc.
June 24 Wednesday Networking Day Golf Tournament and Dinner, a joint event with ASCE’s Younger Member Forum Langdon Farms Golf Club
SEPTEMBER September 10-12 Thursday - Saturday
Joint Fall Conference with ACEC WA Salishan Spa & Golf Resort
OCTOBER October 7-10 Sunday - Wednesday
ACEC National Fall Conference La Quinta Golf Resort Palm Springs, California
ACEC Oregon President Elect Gayle Harley, OBEC Consulting Engineers, and his wife, Patti Harley, enjoy the Jeep tour and dinner in the desert dur-ing the joint fall conference in Tucson.
